Plate 13: bust of a child with his left hand near to his chin, turned towards the left, from 'Various heads and figures' (Diverses têtes et figures) 1650

"Plate 13: bust of a child with his left hand near to his chin, turned towards the left, from 'Various heads and figures'" (Diverses têtes et figures) is an etching created by Italian artist Stefano della Bella in 1650. This particular plate is part of a larger series of etchings depicting various heads and figures, a common theme explored by artists of the Baroque period. Della Bella's precise and detailed lines capture the child's pensive expression and the delicate contours of their face and hand, providing viewers with a glimpse into the artist's skilled observation of human form. The etching is currently on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.